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Named by A. H. Sylvester for the biblical king of Judah, majestic Mount David reigns high above a heavenly kingdom of snow and ice and deep emerald valleys. With its lofty height and commanding views, it was home in the 1930s to a fire lookout. The lookout is long gone, but its legendary "throne of stone" outhouse still exists. Bountiful scenic rewards are granted to all who partake in the arduous task of summiting. The way is long (8 miles), and the climb is brutal (more than 1 vertical mile), and lingering snowfields make the route potentially dangerous (bring an ice ax). Only the most experienced and fit hikers should attempt this journey.

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